Fur Therapy

It’s Simple, it’s for anyone that misses having a dog or cat and the benefits. It’s having Cuddles at home with a Friendly Furry Friend but not having the responsability of owning one themselves.

We offer 1 – 3 hour time slots when we can bring one of our Dogs and you can have the benefits of cuddles and love. While you are experiencing your cuddles if you would like some home help we can do this for you. Would you like some Fur Therapy?

Pinkie, Bear, Squatt & Mel

Studies have also found that:

Pet owners over age 65 make 30 percent fewer visits to their doctors than those without pets.

Playing with a dog or cat can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax.

Pet owners have lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels (indicators of heart disease) than those without pets.

Heart attack patients with dogs survive longer than those without.

Maggot The Grandad

One of the reasons for these therapeutic effects is that dogs (and cats) fulfill the basic human need to touch. Even hardened criminals in prison have shown long-term changes in their behavior after interacting with dogs, many of them experiencing mutual affection for the first time. Stroking, hugging, or otherwise touching a loving animal can rapidly calm and soothe us when we’re stressed or anxious. The companionship of a pet can also ease loneliness, and most dogs are a great stimulus for healthy exercise, which can substantially boost mood and ease depression.

Source: The healthbenefits of Pets www.helpguide.org

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Dogs and the health benefits for older adults

As well as providing vital companionship, Fur therapy can play a role in Boosting vitality. You can overcome many of the physical challenges associated with aging by taking good care of yourself. Dogs, and to a lesser degree cats, encourage playfulness, laughter, and exercise, which can help boost your immune system and increase your energy.